Location: Austria

Bregenz, the capital of Vorarlberg, lies on the eastern shore of Lake Constance at the tri-border point. World-famous is the lake stage of the Bregenz Festival, the largest in the world. Highlights: largest lake stage in the world (Bregenz Festival), Pfänder cable car with panoramic views over…

The Grüner See near Tragöß is known for its clear, emerald-green water, which swells strongly with the snowmelt in early summer. Highlights: clear, emerald-green…

The Arlberg is regarded as the cradle of alpine skiing; the exclusive resorts of Lech and Zürs are part of Austria's largest connected ski area. Highlights: cradle of alpine skiing, part of the largest connected…

Founded in 2002, the Gesäuse National Park protects one of Austria's wildest mountain landscapes, where the Enns cuts deep into steep limestone walls. Highlights: deeply cut Enns valley with steep limestone walls, golden eagles,…

The Silvretta High Alpine Road links the Montafon with the Paznaun and crosses the Bielerhöhe at around 2,032 m, where the reservoir reflects the glaciated peaks. Highlights: Bielerhöhe pass (around 2,032 m), Silvretta reservoir with glacier reflection, view…

Kitzbühel is one of the best-known and most fashionable ski towns in the Alps. On the Hahnenkamm the famous Streif is raced; the medieval old town also makes it a popular summer destination. Highlights: Hahnenkamm race on the Streif, fashionable medieval old town, extensive ski and hiking area, summer:…